It’s been said a million times but definitely demo what you are looking at before buying. There have been several kayaks that I really wanted to like but they just didn’t work out for me. 

Everyone’s body type is a little different and what works well for one person might not be the best for for you.

If no demos available nearby try coming to an Ncka event. In my experience everyone is super friendly and willing to let you take their kayak for a quick spin, bribes in the form of a drink are always welcome of course 

 

6 lbs of limes and 200 6” white corn tortillas

Let me preface this by saying I am a terrible golfer. I score my rounds by how many balls I lose. I just recently started hitting balls and have been having fun learning how to play.

That being said I am bringing my golf gear to Shelter Cove for the Gimmie Shelter weekend coming up.

Anyone interested in hitting some balls there?

Yes it’s deep. They are probably out looking for balled up Shad offshore by now.

Quote from: fisheducator on May 06, 2025, 04:27:23 PM

Hi Ricci, just wanted to bump this thread up and ask what else you need for the " Taco Shack ", I'll check back with you before we head out.

Thanks again, tight lines Tim

Hey Tim, thank for donating. We still could use plates, packs of shredded cabbage, couple purple onions, cilantro, and limes.

Quote from: ThreemoneyJ on May 06, 2025, 05:33:47 PM

Ricci what is still needed? I can throw some $$ your way, or will be hitting the store prior to heading up and can buy whatever you need.

Sam is going to bake some desserts for me to bring as well.

That sounds awesome John. Either or will work. I listed some items we still could use. Oh, Corn tortillas! Preferably white King size. Yes lots of tortillas

I’ll hit Costco for tortillas.

I’ll be arriving on Thursday. It’s going to be a great time!

Nice setup.

I'm just curious as to the pros of Li-NMC as compared to LiFePo4. I have the latter, and it's lasted forever, no worries of a meltdown, and possibly even cheaper.

I’m probably the least qualified person to speak on this, but I’ll take a stab at it 

I’ve owned and used both. Traditionally speaking LiFePo4 is a “safer” lithium chemical reaction to yield electrical energy, while other types can be more energy dense.

So in my search for a battery I took into consideration the case size I had to work with, and the output/reserve that I wanted. The one I chose has several safety systems built in that minimize/eliminate the risks associated with LI-NMC. It is IP-67 rated by itself so water shouldn’t be an issue. It also has a BMS system that is able to shut down the battery/disconnect the terminals.

It has a lot of bells and whistles (usb and usb/c charger ports even!) which are realistically overkill for probably many users. That being said I think that the extra capacity in the smaller form factor is really the selling point for me. If it lets me get a 3 day fishing trip in while being able to charge my phone and radio then I am willing to pay the premium price over a LiFePo4 battery.

Phew, that was a really wordy way of saying it has more AH in a smaller/lighter form.

I’m now 2 full fishing days into the new battery (8 hr days) and I’ve only used 1/4 of the power bar. Humminbird helix 9 g4 MSI run at 7/10 brightness.  Super happy with the set up.